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The Board of Directors of NetBooster SA (FR0000079683 – ALNBT – PEA-PME eligible), the leading independent international agency in digital performance marketing, today announces the appointment of Mr. Thomas Armbruster as its new Chief Executive Officer . Thomas has been with the Company for six years, undertaking several key Executive Management positions, including his most recent role as Chief Operations Officer of the Group.

Tim Ringel will stand down from his position as CEO at the end of October, due to personal reasons, but remains as an independent Board Member and shareholder of NetBooster.

This change in leadership comes as the Company embarks on a new phase of international growth, following its successful financial, operational and strategic restructuring, overseen in recent years by both Thomas and Tim. Thomas will now lead NetBooster through its next phase of growth; driving the Company’s strategic agenda and cementing the Group’s position as an independent global competitor to the ‘Big Six’ traditional media networks.

This strategic transformation of NetBooster’s leadership team also coincides with recent changes to the Board, with the appointment of François de La Villardiere as Chairman and Fund Nobel, represented by Cedric Weinberg, also joining the Board.

François de La Villardiere, Chairman of the Board, comments: “Tom is perfectly placed to take the Group forward, whilst maintaining its culture and understanding the drive, vision and goals that are fundamental to the next phase of the Company’s evolution. The Board and NetBooster Management would like to thank Tim Ringel for his dedication and fantastic leadership of the Group in recent years.”

Thomas Armbruster, COO of NetBooster said: “I’m honoured to be appointed as the CEO of NetBooster and I’m looking forward to bringing the Company to the next level; delivering for our clients, staff and investors. I will continue with the strategic vision we have built for the NetBooster Group, as we aim to become the world’s leading independent performance marketing agency.”

Tim Ringel said: “It has been a real privilege to have been part of NetBooster Group’s transformation over the past three years and I am immensely proud of everything that has been achieved. I would like to thank our employees, partners and the great management team that have supported the vision and made NetBooster Group the success that it is today. Under Tom’s leadership, the Group will go from strength to strength and I look forward to continuing to support the business and my colleagues as a member of the Board.”

NetBooster is a leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing that makes its comprehensive expertise of digital marketing available to its clients to achieve the best possible performance for their investments. The agency invests in technology and covers the entire chain of online marketing through its European network: search engine optimisation and marketing, data and analytics (DnA), GroundControl Technology, display, affiliation, online media, creation, eCRM and social networks, with a recognised expertise in tomorrow’s digital marketing (Social Media, Video, Ad Exchange, etc.). Shares in NetBooster are traded on the NYSE Alternext Paris.

Combined International Presence of over 25 Offices, 800 Employees, 250 Leading Brands and managing over $500m media spend

NetBooster(FR0000079683 – ALNBT – PEA-PME eligible), a leading independent Europe and Middle East agency in digital performance marketing and PM Digital, a US-based independent leading full-service integrated marketing agency, today announce a new strategic relationship. This partnering, without an impact on the shareholding structures, will enable the two agencies work alongside one another; leveraging their powerful offerings, employees and technology to benefit their clients.

Both PM Digital and NetBooster have a strong heritage of delivering marketing solutions to help clients generate awareness and drive performance. Together, their expertise lies in PPC, SEO, CRM, Display/RTB, Affiliate, Social, UX/CRO, with all of these supported by a strong Data and Analytics offering, and a creative team that supports those efforts, to target brands’ most important audiences anywhere they are.

NetBooster and PM Digital’s proven track record of success, coupled with their comprehensive understanding of data and actionable customer insights, will enable the two agencies to work alongside one another and deliver high-impact, cross channel marketing strategies for international brands looking to deepen their position and relevancy. The strategic partnering comes at an important time, as brands and clients look to cultivate integrated global strategies with deeply tailored, localised approaches, and to identify new customer and business opportunities across markets.

Tim Ringel, CEO of NetBooster, commented: “The performance driven methodology is core to our cross-channel, global performance approach. With PM Digital’s deep roots in direct and integrated marketing, coupled with their exceptional channel intelligence, this partnership will give our mutual clients a significant competitive advantage. Together we will strengthen the relationship with critical media providers, as well as best-in-class data and technology partners. The entrepreneurial spirit of both companies fuels our mutual plan for a global footprint with APAC as our next target.”

NetBooster is a leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing that makes its comprehensive expertise of digital marketing available to its clients to achieve the best possible performance for their investments. The agency invests in technology and covers the entire chain of online marketing through its European network: search engine optimisation and marketing, data and analytics (DnA), GroundControl Technology, display, affiliation, online media, creation, eCRM and social networks, with a recognised expertise in tomorrow’s digital marketing (Social Media, Video, Ad Exchange, etc.). Shares in NetBooster are traded on the NYSE Alternext Paris.

PM Digital is a full-service integrated marketing agency specialising in innovative solutions across paid search (SEM), organic search (SEO), display, social, content, email, direct mail, print and insert, as well as creative brand and web development. With its direct and digital businesses, PM Digital’s core capabilities are based in a data-driven approach to understanding, targeting, cultivating, acquiring and optimising customer value for clients. Through this comprehensive expertise, the agency leverages proprietary and best-in-class research and analysis tools to help clients make the most informed marketing decisions and manage the performance of their programmes. With a client list of leading global brands across key verticals, such as Retail, Financial Services, Education, Publishing, Technology, Nonprofit and B2B, PM Digital has continued to grow our reputation as the industry’s most critical thinkers and leaders.

NetBooster (FR0000079683 – ALNBT – PEA-PME eligible), a leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing, today announces its results for the third quarter of 2015, showing an increase in growth on all levels.

During the third quarter of 2015, NetBooster achieved a gross margin of €8.8m from €7.9m in the same period in 2014 (growth of +11%), and a boosted EBITDA at €1.3m from €1.1m in the same period in 2014 (+18%), with a profitability coming in at 15% (14% in the prior year).

As previously stated (in the half-year results), the on-boarding of new blue chip clients such as Estée Lauder, Euromaster and Groupe SEB during the year, positively impacted the P&L. In addition, NetBooster is growing with existing clients such as Deutsche Telekom, by being the full service provider for them.With a traditional strong last quarter, the on-boarding of new clients and a promising sales pipeline in Q4, the management team is confident in keeping the growth track in quarter four of 2015 and beyond.

Based on the strong profitability and the achieved growth, the management team is exploring ways to enhance the NetBooster brand with the aim of strengthening NetBooster’s position in the market. Kontrapunkt, a Danish strategic branding agency, has been appointed to explore ways to revitalize and reposition the NetBooster brand and image in the next months.

OUTLOOK

NetBooster is confident to accelerate the growth in Q4/2015 and is optimistic to reach the EBITDA target of minimum € 5.5m. The Company will provide further details on the 2016 strategic plans in January 2016.

Tim Ringel CEO of NetBooster, comments “We have been focusing on new business and growing the existing clients in the first half of this year. We are now on-boarding our first new customers to deliver growth for the Company. Thanks to our efforts in the last 3 years we are now starting to earn the results by being overwhelmed with new business inquires in the 2015 pitch season. We are proud of what we have achieved and are full of energy to step into a rapid acceleration of NetBooster’s Brand and Strategic offerings, across markets, continents and product areas in 2016.”

DISCLAIMER

This press release contain forward looking statements including statements regarding NetBooster’s management intent, belief or current expectations with respect to NetBooster’s businesses and operations, market conditions, results of operation and financial condition, specific provisions and risk management practices. These statements are based on the current expectations and assumptions of NetBooster’s management and they are, therefore, subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors can impact NetBooster’s results and performance, thus forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside NetBooster’s control. Results and performance can be materially different from any future results or performance that may be expressed or implied by the forward looking statements contained in this press release. NetBooster does not undertake to implement any of the actions and operations that may be described in the forward looking statements. Moreover, we remind you that past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

This press release, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or recommendation to investors or potential investors in relation to acquiring, selling or transfer by any means NetBooster’s securities. Before acting on any information included into this presentation, one should consider the appropriateness of the information, any relevant offer document and especially should seek for independent financial advice. It is reminded that all securities involve financial risks.

NetBooster isa leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing that makes its comprehensive expertise of digital marketing available to its clients to achieve the best possible performance for their investments. The agency invests in technology and covers the entire chain of online marketing through its European network: search engine optimisation and marketing, data and analytics (DnA), GroundControl Technology, display, affiliation, online media, creation, eCRM and social networks, with a recognised expertise in tomorrow’s digital marketing (Social Media, Video, Ad Exchange, etc.). Shares in NetBooster are traded on the NYSE Alternext Paris.

The consolidated revenue totalled €63.9m, amounting to growth of +8% in comparison with the figures for 30 June 2014. Furthermore, NetBooster achieved a Gross Margin of €17.2m, an increase of +1% compared to the same period in 2014.

On boarding of new blue chip clients such as Estée Lauder and Groupe SEB during the second quarter of 2015, positively impacted the P&L. Also, NetBooster is growing with existing clients such as Deutsche Telekom, by being the full service provider for them.

EBITDA increased to €2.1m, upfrom €1.7m in the same period in 2014 (+24%), profitability coming in at 12.2% (9.9% in the prior year). Restructuring efforts undertaken in 2014 led to a reduction in staff expenses during the first half of 2015.

During the second quarter, €0.3m was accrued under Extraordinary Activities; as the management is close to reaching a settlement on an existing legal claim over the coming weeks.

Overall, profitability for the first half of 2015 is in line with Management’s expectations. Net income before goodwill amortization amounted to €0.6m; a year-on-year increase of 20%. Because of high goodwill amortization under French GAAP (€2.0m) reported net income came in at €-1.4m.

As at 30th June 2015, the balance sheet showed a higher trade receivables and trade payables figures due to the increase in revenue. The Cash Flow was impacted by the Company’s Share Buyback programme (mainly for future acquisitions) of €0.8m, which led to a slightly lower cash position at €4.4m (same period in 2014: €4.7m).

OUTLOOK 2015

Based on the new clients, NetBooster is confident to accelerate the growth in Q3 and Q4 and is optimistic to reach the EBITDA target of minimum € 5.5m.

DISCLAIMER

This press release contain forward looking statements including statements regarding NetBooster’s management intent, belief or current expectations with respect to NetBooster’s businesses and operations, market conditions, results of operation and financial condition, specific provisions and risk management practices. These statements are based on the current expectations and assumptions of NetBooster’s management and they are, therefore, subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors can impact NetBooster’s results and performance, thus forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside NetBooster’s control. Results and performance can be materially different from any future results or performance that may be expressed or implied by the forward looking statements contained in this press release. NetBooster does not undertake to implement any of the actions and operations that may be described in the forward looking statements. Moreover, we remind you that past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

This press release, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or recommendation to investors or potential investors in relation to acquiring, selling or transfer by any means NetBooster’s securities. Before acting on any information included into this presentation, one should consider the appropriateness of the information, any relevant offer document and especially should seek for independent financial advice. It is reminded that all securities involve financial risks.

NetBooster isa leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing that makes its comprehensive expertise of digital marketing available to its clients to achieve the best possible performance for their investments. The agency invests in technology and covers the entire chain of online marketing through its European network: search engine optimisation and marketing, data and analytics (DnA), GroundControl Technology, display, affiliation, online media, creation, eCRM and social networks, with a recognised expertise in tomorrow’s digital marketing (Social Media, Video, Ad Exchange, etc.). Shares in NetBooster are traded on the NYSE Alternext Paris.

NetBooster Group is extending its international footprint with the acquisition of the Dutch Digital Marketing Agency Internet Advantage to extend its worldwide coverage.

NetBooster (FR0000079683 – ALNBT – PEA-PME eligible) a leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing, announces the acquisition, subject to the realisation of customary conditions precedent, of the digital marketing agency Internet Advantage based in Utrecht, Netherlands. The newly acquired agency will operate under the NetBooster Group’s popular German brand metapeople and will be fully integrated into the global NetBooster Group service offering.

The acquisition will further enhance NetBooster’s global reach by adding the important Dutch market to the Networks country portfolio. The DNA of Internet Advantage will stay intact as all employees, clients and service offerings will be transitioned into the rebranded company metapeople Netherlands. The original General Manager and founder Lennert de Rijk and his new colleague Joost Geerts will manage the integration and expansion of metapeople Netherlands.

Both Internet Advantage and NetBooster/metapeople are focusing on performance driven digital strategies. The acquisition is a perfect fit for both organizations to grow the businesses. Clients of Internet Advantage will benefit from metapeople’s extensive expertise in performance-driven marketing, as well as the international data and analytics footprint.

With a strong focus on innovation, Internet Advantage is a leading search and performance marketing agency in the Netherlands. The agency was voted best Search Marketing Agency in The Netherlands in 2013, and is working with a multi-lingual in-house team in the Dutch, Belgian and German markets.

Lennert de Rijk, Managing Director of Internet Advantage, comments “Performance Marketing is moving into a new phase as it goes international and becomes fully transparent. We, at Internet Advantage, want to be part of this evolution and use our entrepreneurial ambition to change the industry. In conversations with NetBooster/metapeople, it quickly became clear that our ambitions align perfectly, when it comes to providing the best digital strategy to our clients. Joining forces ensures that we can expand together and strengthen our respective positions in this agile and innovative sector. Our clients and our employees will benefit from the fact that NetBooster/metapeople is the biggest independent international performance agency, with strong offerings in Data & Analytics.”

Tim Ringel, CEO of NetBooster Group, adds: “We are very excited to have found such a complementary and ambitious boutique agency in the Dutch market. Internet Advantage’s management, employees, clients and services fit perfectly into our vision of growing in size and knowhow with entrepreneurially managed companies and create the biggest independent worldwide digital network agency. Our top clients are keen to expand into more regions with NetBooster/metapeople and we are answering that demand by cherry-picking the best local players with highly involved entrepreneurs and integrate them onto our unique international platform. The acquisition of Internet Advantage is the first step in our strategy to triple our size by 2018, creating a global agency thanks to buy & build and organic growth.”

NetBooster is a leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing that makes its comprehensive expertise of digital marketing available to its clients to achieve the best possible performance for their investments. The agency invests in technology and covers the entire chain of online marketing through its European network: search engine optimisation and marketing, data and analytics (DnA), GroundControl Technology, display, affiliation, online media, creation, eCRM and social networks, with a recognised expertise in tomorrow’s digital marketing (Social Media, Video, Ad Exchange, etc.). Shares in NetBooster are traded on the NYSE Alternext Paris.

NetBooster (FR0000079683 – ALNBT – PEA-PME eligible), a leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing, today announces its results for the second quarter of 2015, with an EBITDA increase of 20%.

In the second quarter of 2015, NetBooster recorded an increase in EBITDA to €1.2m, up from €1m in the same period in 2014, with profitability level of 13.8% (11.6% in the prior year).

Gross Margin increased to €8.7m (+1.2%). New blue chip clients such as Estée Lauder, Groupe SEB, Euromaster and Ulla Popken were being on-boarded during this period and have not yet had a full impact on the P&L. The overall services for these new clients continue to be rolled out in the third quarter of the year, with commensurate growth in the top line expected to follow.

Growing budgets from existing satisfied clients such as Deutsche Telekom and the start of new projects will add momentum for the second half of the year as well.

OUTLOOK 2015The management anticipates reaching a target EBITDA range between €5.5m and €6.0m for the year-end 2015 and NetBooster is well positioned to further establish itself as a full service world-wide digital agency for large companies.

Tim Ringel, CEO of NetBooster, commented:“NetBooster is in good shape and has sufficient strength and depth to move to the next level. The management is working on further strategic steps and aim to publish an announcement over the next six months.”

DISCLAIMER

This press release contain forward looking statements including statements regarding NetBooster’s management intent, belief or current expectations with respect to NetBooster’s businesses and operations, market conditions, results of operation and financial condition, specific provisions and risk management practices. These statements are based on the current expectations and assumptions of NetBooster’s management and they are, therefore, subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors can impact NetBooster’s results and performance, thus forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside NetBooster’s control. Results and performance can be materially different from any future results or performance that may be expressed or implied by the forward looking statements contained in this press release. NetBooster does not undertake to implement any of the actions and operations that may be described in the forward looking statements. Moreover, we remind you that past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

This press release, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or recommendation to investors or potential investors in relation to acquiring, selling or transfer by any means NetBooster’s securities. Before acting on any information included into this presentation, one should consider the appropriateness of the information, any relevant offer document and especially should seek for independent financial advice. It is reminded that all securities involve financial risks.

NetBooster isa leading independent European agency in digital performance marketing that makes its comprehensive expertise of digital marketing available to its clients to achieve the best possible performance for their investments. The agency invests in technology and covers the entire chain of online marketing through its European network: search engine optimisation and marketing, data and analytics (DnA), GroundControl Technology, display, affiliation, online media, creation, eCRM and social networks, with a recognised expertise in tomorrow’s digital marketing (Social Media, Video, Ad Exchange, etc.). Shares in NetBooster are traded on the NYSE Alternext Paris.